JP3728938B2 - Notification mechanism of communication device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a notification mechanism that includes a communication mechanism that transmits and receives a signal (sound signal or electrical signal) that gives a person's intention to another person, and notifies the arrival of the signal of the communication mechanism.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an incoming call notification device that notifies an incoming call of a telephone using a notification means other than sound. In recent years, even for mobile phones that have been remarkably widespread, an incoming call notification device using a notification means other than sound has been proposed in view of a ringtone that is transmitted without being limited to any place.
[0003]
For example, the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 03-13151 proposes an animal toy-shaped incoming call notification device. This device incoming call notification is linked to a telephone with a cable and used when installed near the telephone, or configured to transmit signals wirelessly and installed at a place away from the telephone. Disclosure. When the telephone arrives, the built-in motor is activated and the internal mechanism moves the movable parts such as the head and left and right arms to embody the incoming signal. Thus, the user visually receives the incoming signal. Can be confirmed.
[0004]
Further, the invention described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-186863 proposes an incoming call notification device used by being attached to a mobile phone. This incoming call notification device notifies an incoming call by combining sound, vibration, and light when a mobile phone receives an incoming call. Further, as this type, there is an invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-123458. This incoming call notification device notifies an incoming call by vibration or low-frequency stimulation when a mobile phone arrives, and changes the pattern of vibration or low-frequency stimulation depending on the content of the incoming call.
[0005]
In addition, as disclosed in JP-A-08-284484, it is mounted on the user's body or the like by a mounting member such as a pin or a band, and by intermittently contacting a part of the outer shape of the notification device to the user's body, The incoming call was informed. Due to external deformation, in the case of a notification device that notifies an incoming call, it can be used as a notification means in a noisy environment, an environment where no sound can be output, or a hearing impaired person, and the effectiveness of the notification device is expanded. It had been.
[0006]
Among these notification devices, only a notification mechanism is provided separately from the mobile phone in order to notify incoming calls of mobile phones, for which demand has been increasing in recent years. A notification device that recognizes a signal and notifies an incoming call by light or the like is used.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of the mobile phone as described above, in the incoming call notification device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 03-13151, the user can confirm the incoming call only by hearing and vision. Therefore, when used in a noisy environment or when used by a hearing-impaired person, the user cannot confirm an incoming call unless he / she is constantly looking at the incoming call notification device. There is an inconvenience.
[0008]
In addition, in an incoming call notification device that reports incoming calls by combining vibration and light, such as the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 02-186863, when used outdoors, the direct light is used for light emitting elements such as LEDs. Since the light becomes very difficult to see, it is difficult for the user to visually confirm. In other words, light is added to the recognizing means as it is not sufficient to act on the user's tactile sense by vibration to notify the incoming call (hereinafter referred to as the tactile notification effect). When used in direct sunlight outdoors, the effect of notifying the user of the incoming call and notifying the incoming call (hereinafter referred to as a visual notification device) is still insufficient.
[0009]
In addition, when transmitting the contents of incoming calls, the vibration and low-frequency stimulation as in the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-123458 is an organ that is relatively insensitive to human tactile sense. In addition, there is a disadvantage that it takes time for the user to recognize the transmitted information.
[0010]
Therefore, the present invention integrates a communication mechanism that transmits and receives signals (sound signals and electrical signals) that convey the intention of a person with another person and a notification mechanism that notifies a signal of the communication mechanism inside or outside the notification mechanism. It aims at providing the alerting | reporting mechanism which provided and improved convenience.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, at least one externally deformable portion, an actuator that is a driving source for deforming the externally deformable portion, and an actuator control that controls the actuator based on an internal signal a notification mechanism and a part, inside the body casing or body to form the alarm mechanism, Rutotomoni a communication mechanism such as a cellular phone, a position conversion for converting position outer deformable portion of said alarm mechanism The position conversion structure is a notification mechanism of a communication device including a switch mechanism that turns on and off the notification mechanism.
[0020]
In this way, when the communication device is provided with a communication mechanism in the main body case or the main body of the notification device and has a position conversion structure that converts the position of the outer shape deformable portion of the notification mechanism, the extended portion of the outer shape deformable portion is portable. The outer shape of the communication mechanism is reduced in size.
[0021]
In addition, since the position conversion structure of the present invention includes a switch mechanism that turns on and off the notification mechanism, for example , when the part that can deform the outer shape is extended, the notification mechanism recognizes the incoming call of the communication mechanism and can deform the outer shape. When a part that can be deformed does not extend and the part that can be deformed is not extended, the notification mechanism is turned off, and the notification mechanism is recognized on and off as an outline.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a notification device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a notification mechanism according to the present invention.
[0024]
In the notification device of this example, the notification control means includes a signal reception circuit 1, a transmission content code identification means 2, an outer shape deformation pattern determination means 6, an actuator 10, and an outer shape change mechanism 11.
[0025]
The signal receiving circuit 1 is an electronic circuit having a function of receiving a calling signal of a communication mechanism such as a mobile phone and outputting the content to a subsequent stage.
[0026]
The transmission content code identification means 2 includes a transmission content code detection circuit 3, a transmission content determination circuit 4, and a transmission content code table 5.
[0027]
The transmission content code detection circuit 3 is an electronic circuit having a function of detecting a signal and a transmission content code and outputting the detection signal 20 to the subsequent stage. At this time, if the transmission content code cannot be detected, the transmission content code detection circuit 3 outputs the detection signal 20 indicating that the transmission content code cannot be detected to the subsequent stage.
[0028]
The transmission content determination circuit 4 is an electronic circuit having a function of comparing the detection signal 20 with the transmission content code table 5, determining the meaning of the transmission content, and outputting the determination signal 21 to the subsequent stage.
[0029]
The transmission content code table 5 is an electronic circuit composed of a nonvolatile memory or the like that stores all patterns of the detection signal 20 and their meanings in association with each other.
[0030]
The outer shape deformation pattern determination means 6 includes a drive pattern determination circuit 7, a deformation pattern table 8, and an actuator drive circuit 9. The drive pattern determination circuit 7 is an electronic circuit having a function of comparing the determination signal 21 and the deformation pattern table 8 to determine the drive pattern of the actuator and outputting the drive signal 22 to the subsequent stage.
[0031]
The deformation pattern table 8 is an electronic circuit composed of a nonvolatile memory or the like that stores the determination signal 21 and the actuator drive pattern in association with each other.
[0032]
The deformation pattern table 8 is an electronic circuit composed of a nonvolatile memory or the like that stores the determination signal 21 and the actuator drive pattern in association with each other. The actuator drive circuit 9 is an electronic circuit having a function of driving an actuator in accordance with the drive signal 22.
[0033]
The actuator 10 is a mechanical component that moves according to a command from the actuator drive circuit 9. At this time, the actuator 10 includes a reduction gear, a power transmission mechanism, and the like.
[0034]
The power of the actuator 10 is used to move an outer shape changing mechanism 11 to be described later. As the outer shape changing mechanism 11 moves, the outer shape of the notification device of the present invention changes, and an incoming call can be notified by a part of the outer shape intermittently contacting the user's body. .
[0035]
As described above with reference to FIG. 1, in the transmission content code identification means 2, when the number of identification patterns is small, the transmission content code table 5 can be omitted, and the outer shape deformation pattern determination means 6 However, when there are few deformation patterns, the deformation pattern table 8 can be omitted. Of course, the transmission content determination circuit 4, the transmission content code table 5, the drive pattern determination circuit 7 and the modification pattern table 8 can be integrated into one chip by microcomputer. Furthermore, since the number of actuators 10 is not necessarily limited to one, a large number of actuators may be arranged.
[0036]
Next, the structure of the notification mechanism of this example will be described.
[0037]
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal front view of the notification mechanism, and FIG. 3 is a side view including a partial cross-sectional view when the communication mechanism is integrated with the notification mechanism.
[0038]
In the actuator driving device 131 containing the battery 134, the notification control means detects a call signal of a communication mechanism such as a mobile phone, an emergency alarm such as a fire, a sound signal of an emergency car siren, a bicycle bell, etc. Then, the motor 101 is driven. The rotation of the motor 101 is transmitted to the pulley 103 by the belt 107 shown in FIG. The cam 104 has the same shape with a phase difference of 180 degrees on both sides. The lever 105 is normally pressed against the flexible stopper 123 by a coil spring 106 provided as a spring element that presses the lever against the cam, but the cam 104 rotates and the protrusion of the lever 105 is driven by the cam. Then, the left and right independent rotating shafts 114 rotate. At that time, the spring arm 113, the joining pin 112, and the weight 111, which are attached to the rotating shaft 114 and constitute the left and right arm portions, are similarly rotated. Here, the spring arm 113 is a spring element provided in a force transmission path from the motor.
[0039]
In this example, when the rotating shaft 114 rotates about 30 degrees, the rotating shaft lever 105 is suddenly returned to the normal position by the action of the coil spring 106 because the rotating shaft 114 is detached from the cam 104. Due to the inertial force of the weight 111 and the action of the spring arm 113, the weight 111 is further swung to the left by the position shown in FIG. 3 and then restored to the normal position.
[0040]
Next, the operation of the notification device configured as described above will be described by taking as an example a case where a call signal of a communication mechanism such as a mobile phone is received.
[0041]
When the calling side transmits a signal, the signal receiving circuit 1 receives the signal and outputs the content to the transmission content code identifying means 2 at the subsequent stage.
[0042]
The transmission content code detection circuit 3 constituting the transmission content code identification means 2 detects a call signal and a code indicating the caller's telephone number as a transmission content code from a signal transmitted by the caller, and calls it as the detection signal 20. The other party's phone number is output. The transmission content code table 5 stores a telephone number database created by the user. This database is composed of, for example, telephone number data and data on the degree of friendship (intimate, remote, etc.) with the person who owns the telephone number. Then, the transmission content determination circuit 4 compares the detection signal 20 with the transmission content code table 5 to determine the meaning of the transmission content, and outputs the determination signal 21 to the outer shape deformation pattern determination means 6 at the subsequent stage. In this example, the determination signal 21 is bit data indicating “friendly” or “distant”. If the transmission content code table 5 has no transmission content code, the determination signal 21 is bit data indicating “incoming”.
[0043]
The outer shape deformation pattern determining means 6 is configured. The deformation pattern table 8 stores a database in which the determination signal 21 and the actuator drive pattern are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. For example, the bit data of the determination signal 61 indicating “friendly” corresponds to the drive pattern of the actuator that moves both the left arm and the right arm, and the bit data of the determination signal 21 indicating “distant” The driving pattern of the actuator that moves only the left arm corresponds, and the bit data of the determination signal 21 indicating “incoming” corresponds to the driving pattern of the actuator that moves only the right arm. Therefore, the drive pattern determination circuit 7 compares the determination signal 21 with the deformation pattern table 8 to determine an actuator drive pattern, and outputs the drive signal 22 to the corresponding actuator drive circuit 9.
[0044]
The actuator 10 starts to move according to the actuator drive circuit 9. Then, since the rotation shaft of the motor of the actuator 10 is appropriately decelerated and connected to the arm portion, the arm portion operates and contacts the user's body intermittently. As described above, if the call is from a “close” person, both the left arm and the right arm move, and if the call is from a “distant” person, only the left arm moves.
[0045]
The notification mechanism of the present example is provided with a clip 142 having elastic deformation outside the case 141, and is formed so as to be attachable to a pocket, belt, band, etc. of a user's clothes. In addition, a string or a chain may be attached to the case forming the notification mechanism so that the user wears the notification device.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 3, the notification mechanism that performs the above-described operation includes a communication mechanism 200 such as a mobile phone mechanism inside a main body case constituting the notification mechanism, and the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are integrated to be the same. It is housed in the case.
[0047]
When the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are integrated, the above-described operation converts the deformable portion based on the incoming signal of the mobile phone, and when the incoming call is notified, the notification device is removed from the clothes, etc. Thus, it can be used immediately as a mobile phone function, and after recognizing the notification, troublesome work such as taking out the mobile phone from the bag is saved, and convenience is improved.
[0048]
Next, as another specific example, the communication mechanism is not provided and integrated inside the main body case constituting the notification mechanism, but a storage means that allows the communication mechanism to be attached to and detached from the main body case constituting the notification mechanism. Is provided.
[0049]
FIG. 4 shows one specific example of a structure in which the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are integrated, and shows a main body case constituting the notification mechanism and a perspective view of the main body case constituting the communication mechanism.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 4, a groove 150 is formed on the back surface of the main body case constituting the notification mechanism, and a protrusion protruding in a rectangular shape from the back surface of the case 300 constituting the communication mechanism is formed on the bottom of the groove 150. A hole 151 that fits 301 is formed.
[0051]
By fitting a protrusion 301 protruding in a rectangular shape from the back surface of the body case constituting the communication into the groove 150 and the hole 151 formed in the case constituting the notification mechanism, the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are Can be integrated.
[0052]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a recess 153 formed with a triangular groove 152 is formed on both side surfaces of the recess in the case constituting the notification mechanism, and the communication mechanism case has both end portions on the outside. Is formed in a triangular shape, and the concave portion 153 and the convex portion 302 are fitted in a slide form, whereby the communication mechanism case and the notification mechanism case are integrated.
[0053]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a holding portion 303 for holding the case 300 constituting the notification mechanism is formed from a part of both side surfaces of the case 300 constituting the communication mechanism, while the notification mechanism is constituted. In addition, a groove portion 154 that matches the holding portion 303 is provided, and a holding portion 303 that is elastically deformed is fitted into the groove portion 154 so that the communication mechanism and the notification mechanism can be integrated in a split manner. It is.
[0054]
As described above, when the means for integrating the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism is provided, after the incoming call of the communication mechanism is notified by the above-described operation, communication can be performed using the communication mechanism. This eliminates the troublesome task of taking the communication mechanism out of the bag and improves convenience. In addition, since the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are detachable, the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism can be carried separately, which is convenient when you do not want the communication mechanism to protrude from the body, such as in a crowded train. is there.
[0055]
When a communication mechanism such as a mobile phone is provided outside or inside the case constituting the notification mechanism, the main power source of the communication mechanism and the battery provided in the actuator of the notification mechanism are provided separately.
[0056]
The main power source of the communication mechanism has a charging function, and the battery of the notification mechanism is charged in parallel with the charging of the main power source of the communication mechanism.
[0057]
For this reason, charging of the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism can be performed from another one power source, and charging of the communication mechanism and charging of the notification mechanism can be performed at one time.
[0058]
In addition, if the battery for the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are provided separately, even if the notification mechanism is out of battery due to the difference in energy consumption between the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism, communication using the communication mechanism is possible. Is possible. In this case, that is, when the battery of the notification mechanism runs out, it automatically switches to notification by sound using the battery of the communication mechanism.
[0059]
Next, a description will be given of the position conversion structure of the deformable portion of the notification mechanism.
[0060]
As shown in FIG. 7 (1), the position conversion structure of this example performs a notification operation in a state where the left and right spring arms 113, the joining pin 112, and the weight 111 are raised, whereas FIG. As shown in (2), the left and right spring arms 113 and the like are position-converted to a state where they are lowered in the vicinity of the body side portion of the notification device.
[0061]
That is, in the position conversion structure of the deformable portion of this example, the rotation shaft 114 that is the rotation center of the left and right spring arms 113 rotates approximately 180 degrees, and the spring arms 113, the pins 112, and the weight 111 are connected to the notification mechanism. The position of the main body is changed to both sides. The position-converted spring arm 113 is held at the conversion position by a stopper mechanism.
[0062]
The position conversion structure of this example constitutes a switch mechanism of the notification mechanism. When the spring arm 113 is in a lowered state, the notification mechanism is turned off, and signal recognition and notification operations are not performed.
[0063]
In addition, the spring arm 113 and the like whose position has been converted to both sides of the main body of the notification mechanism is rotated 180 degrees in the opposite direction again by the rotation biasing force by human power, and a normal notification operation is performed, that is, the spring arm 113 and the like. The position is changed to a state in which it is raised upward, and this state is maintained by the stopper mechanism. When the spring arm 113 or the like is held at the conversion position in the upward state, the notification mechanism is turned on, and a notification operation is performed based on the recognized signal. An appropriate stopper mechanism may be used, such as a switch mechanism that turns off the power when the knob is turned, such as a switch mechanism for a small radio switch and volume.
[0064]
As described above, if the left and right spring arms 113, the pin 112, and the weight 111 that perform the notification operation can be vertically converted, when the notification mechanism is not used, for example, the vicinity of the body or a bag that the user cannot visually confirm. When carrying in a case, keep the spring arm, etc. that gets in the way of protruding when performing the notification operation, in the vicinity of the side of the main body fuselage, so that the part that can be deformed from the main body mechanism does not protrude Since it is portable, the convenience is improved particularly when the notification mechanism and the communication mechanism are integrated and carried. Further, when the notification mechanism is carried in a bag or the like, the protruding outer shape deformable portion can be prevented from being destroyed, and the notification device can be carried in a compact shape except when in use.
[0065]
In addition, since the position conversion structure also includes a switch mechanism, when the notification mechanism is used, the outer shape deformable portion protrudes, so that the ON / OFF state can be visually confirmed.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the invention described in claim 1 of the present application is based on at least one externally deformable portion, an actuator as a driving source for deforming the externally deformable portion, and an internal signal. a notification mechanism and an actuator control unit for controlling the actuator, inside the main body case or body forms the alarm mechanism, Rutotomoni a communication mechanism such as a mobile phone, the external deformable portion of said alarm mechanism The position conversion structure is a notification mechanism of a communication device including a switch mechanism that turns on and off the notification mechanism.
[0075]
In this way, when the communication device is provided with a communication mechanism in the main body case or the main body of the notification device and has a position conversion structure that converts the position of the outer shape deformable portion of the notification mechanism, the extended portion of the outer shape deformable portion is portable. The outer shape of the communication mechanism is reduced in size.
[0076]
In addition, since the position conversion structure of the present invention includes a switch mechanism that turns on and off the notification mechanism, for example , when a portion that can deform the outer shape is extended, the notification mechanism recognizes the incoming call of the communication mechanism and can deform the outer shape. operates as a switch mechanism for such moiety is converted, if the outer shape deformable portion is not extended, the notification mechanism in a state of OFF, external to oN of alarm mechanism, can perform recognition OFF It becomes.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a notification mechanism.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal front view of a notification mechanism.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view of a notification mechanism and a communication mechanism.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an alarm device and a mounting means for a mobile phone according to a specific example of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an alarm device and a mounting means for a mobile phone according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a notification device and a mounting means for a mobile phone according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 (1) is a front view showing a state where an arm is raised. (2) is a front view showing a state where the arm is lowered.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sound signal reception circuit 2 Transmission content code | symbol identification means 3 Transmission content code | cord detection circuit 4 Transmission content determination circuit 5 Transmission content code | symbol table 6 External shape deformation pattern determination means 7 Drive pattern determination circuit 8 Deformation pattern table 9 Actuator drive circuit 10 Actuator 11 External shape Shape change mechanism 20 Detection signal 21 Determination signal 22 Drive signal 101 Motor 102 Motor shaft pulley 103 Pulley 104 Cam 105 Lever 106 Coil spring 107 Belt 111 Weight 112 Joint pin 113 Spring arm 114 Rotating shaft 121 Arm bearing 122 Cam shaft bearing 131 Actuator drive Device 132 Magnetic rotating plate 133 Hall element 134 Battery 141 Case 142 Clip 150 Recess 151 Hole portion 152 Groove portion 153 Recess portion 154 Groove portion 300 Mobile phone case 301 Protrusion portion 302 Protrusion portion 303 Holding portion

Claims (1)

An informing mechanism comprising at least one externally deformable part, an actuator as a drive source for deforming the externally deformable part, and an actuator control unit that controls the actuator based on an internal signal ,
Body case or within the body to form the alarm mechanism, Rutotomoni a communication mechanism such as a cellular phone,
An informing mechanism for a communication device , comprising: a position converting structure for converting the position of the informing mechanism of the informing mechanism, wherein the position converting structure includes a switch mechanism for turning on and off the informing mechanism.

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